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GP Police Jailed Man for Chasing & Frightening Teen Girl in Downtown Area

Grants Pass Police jailed a man for chasing and frightening a teenage girl in the downtown area last weekend.

The Police Department reports officers arrested 30-year-old Brandon Keaun Fergusson for the incident in the 400-block of SW 6th Street on Sunday shortly before 2 p.m..

Police said Fergusson chased a 16-year-old girl while placing her in fear of physical injury. They said the victim was able to close the door to a business and lock it, stopping the suspect from entry. The victim reported the suspect attempted to push the door open several times unsuccessfully.

After being placed into custody, Fergusson kicked the inside of a patrol vehicle while leaving scuff marks on the glass and also spit inside the vehicle.

Fergusson was lodged at the Josephine County Jail for two counts of Menacing and single counts of 2nd-Degree Criminal Mischief and Disorderly Conduct. He was being held without bail.
Posted on 1/14/25 6:31AM by Sam Marsh